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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanowire arrays are used in polymer nanocomposites.
  • Their non-ferroelectric nature limits energy density contributions.
  • Enhancing dielectric properties is crucial for energy storage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a high-performance dielectric nanocomposite with enhanced energy density.
  • To combine ferroelectric properties of lead zirconate titanate (PZT) with TiO2 nanowires.
  • To investigate the potential of TiO2-P nanowire arrays in a polymer matrix.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of a TiO2-P nanowire array by combining TiO2 and PZT.
  • Incorporation of the TiO2-P nanowire array into a Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) polymer matrix.
  • Characterization of the nanocomposite's dielectric properties and breakdown strength.

Main Results:

  • The nanocomposite achieved a permittivity of 53 at 1 kHz.
  • A high breakdown electric field of 550 kV mm-1 was recorded.
  • The material exhibited a discharge energy density of 12.4 J cm-3 with excellent cycle stability.

Conclusions:

  • The novel TiO2-P nanowire array significantly enhances dielectric properties and energy density in PVDF nanocomposites.
  • This work presents a viable method for high-performance dielectric nanocomposites.
  • The developed materials show promise for energy storage and harvesting applications.